How is the word emboscada translated from Portuguese to English

Um ataque surpresa a partir de um esconderijo.

A surprise attack from a hidden place.

noun
English translation
ambush

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  • Os soldados caíram numa emboscada. The soldiers were caught in an ambush.

  • Os rebeldes emboscaram o comboio ao amanhecer. Rebels ambushed the convoy at dawn.

  • Eles caminharam direto para uma emboscada? Did they walk straight into an ambush?

  • Os felinos selvagens costumam emboscar a presa a partir da relva alta. Wild cats often ambush their prey from tall grass.

  • O vale estreito era o local perfeito para uma emboscada. The narrow valley was a perfect place for an ambush.

  • Cuidado, podem emboscar-nos no caminho de volta. Be careful, they might ambush us on the way back.

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FAQ about “emboscada”

How is “emboscada” translated from Portuguese?
“emboscada” translates into English as “ambush”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “emboscada” mean?
Meaning of “emboscada”: Um ataque surpresa a partir de um esconderijo. In English — “ambush”.
What part of speech is “emboscada”?
“emboscada” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “emboscada”?
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